Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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